Comparing E392 - Extracts of rosemary vs E324 - Ethoxyquin

Overview

E392 - Extracts of rosemary

Extracts of rosemary (E392) are natural antioxidants made from the leaves of the rosemary plant. They help keep fats and oils from going rancid, which can protect flavor, color, and nutrients in many foods. You’ll most often see them on labels as “rosemary extract” or “E 392.”

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E324 - Ethoxyquin

Ethoxyquin (E324) is a powerful synthetic antioxidant. Today it is best known for stabilizing fats and oils in animal feed rather than in everyday human foods. Its regulatory status differs by region, and some uses have been paused while more data are reviewed.

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Synonyms
E392
Extracts of rosemary
rosemary extract
E324
Ethoxyquin
Functions
antioxidant
antioxidant
Origins
Plant
Synthetic
Products

Found in 3,436 products

Found in 92 products

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Popular questions

  1. Can dogs have rosemary extract?

    Yes—small amounts of rosemary extract (E392) used as a food preservative are generally safe for dogs; avoid giving concentrated essential oils and stop if stomach upset occurs.

  2. Can dogs eat rosemary extract?

    It’s commonly used in dog foods as a natural antioxidant and is considered safe at low levels, but consult your vet if your dog is prone to seizures or is pregnant/lactating.

  3. Can cats have rosemary extract?

    In the tiny amounts used as a preservative, rosemary extract is generally considered safe for cats; do not use rosemary essential oil, as cats are very sensitive to concentrated oils.

  4. How to extract rosemary oil?

    Rosemary essential oil is typically obtained by steam distillation of the herb, producing a highly concentrated oil that is not the same as E392 and isn’t intended for ingestion without expert guidance.

  5. How to make rosemary extract?

    Commercial E392 is made by extracting rosemary with food‑grade solvents (e.g., ethanol), then purifying and standardizing carnosic acid/carnosol levels; at home you can approximate it by steeping dried rosemary in high‑proof food‑grade alcohol and filtering, though it won’t be standardized.

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  1. How to fix e324 error edd?

    E324 is the food-additive code for ethoxyquin, a synthetic antioxidant; an “E324 error” on an EDD system isn’t related to this additive—contact that service’s support for troubleshooting.

  2. What does e324 mean on edd?

    In food labeling, E324 means ethoxyquin; if you’re seeing “E324” as an error on an EDD platform, it’s unrelated to the additive and refers to that system’s own code.

  3. What is error e324 on edd?

    E324 denotes ethoxyquin in food-additive terms, not an EDD error; any “E324 error” on EDD is a system-specific code unrelated to the additive.

  4. Ethoxyquin what level is safe?

    Limits vary by region: in the U.S., ethoxyquin is allowed in certain spices at up to 100 mg/kg (100 ppm), while it isn’t authorized as a food additive in the EU; always check your local regulations.

  5. Ethoxyquin what level is safe paprika?

    In the U.S., ethoxyquin may be used in paprika up to 100 mg/kg (100 ppm) as a color preservative; it is not permitted as a food additive in the EU.

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